Memorial Park Avenue Archives

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve party for kids at library

December 17, 2018December 4, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, New Year, S. Walter Stewart Library

Kids can welcome 2019 with fun crafts, dancing, and a special countdown to the New Year at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 30: Mindfulness sing-alongs for kids and parents

November 16, 2018November 22, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, mindfulness, S. Walter Stewart Library

Kids can learn about mindfulness in a fun, musical way with simple, easy-to-remember techniques for reducing stress at S. Walter Stewart Library.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Nov. 22: Seniors improve balance and coordination

November 8, 2018November 15, 2018 Streeter staff Eric Daw, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart

Eric Daw, an older adult specialist and personal trainer, shows “How Seniors Can Improve Their Balance and Coordination” at S.Walter Stewart Library.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Nov. 20: Making financial lemonade at S. Walter Stewart

November 6, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff finances, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Teacher and financial coach Liz Schieck shows how to get your money under control at S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

For Kids THINGS TO DO

Nov. 10: Create your own adventure at S. Walter Stewart

October 27, 2018October 29, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Jeff Szpirglas, author of Canadian Survival, will be talking about how to create an action-packed, choose-your-own adventure at S. Walter Stewart Library.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: How to make a will at East York library

October 18, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, Ontario Bar Association, S. Walter Stewart Library

You can learn about the importance of having a will and powers of attorney for you and your family at S. Walter Stewart Library on Nov. 1.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 26: Frankenstein and other Victorian science fiction

October 12, 2018October 8, 2018 Streeter staff Frankenstein Dreams, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, science fiction

Michael Sims discuss the importance of Victorian science fiction literature and why the genre remains relevant today, as presented in Frankenstein Dreams.

For Seniors THINGS TO DO

Oct. 25: Nutrition in the golden years at S.Walter Stewart

October 11, 2018October 28, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, Nutrition, S. Walter Stewart

S. Walter Stewart presents Nutrition in Our Golden Years: A Healthy Eating Guide for Optimal Health on Oct. 25.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 23: Is Uber helping or hurting public transportation?

October 9, 2018 Streeter staff Lyft, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, Uber

Professor Jonathan Hall of the University of Toronto presents his research on the effect of Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 5: The fight over Hockey Night in Canada

September 21, 2018September 30, 2018 Streeter staff hockey, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Veteran sportswriter David Shoalts covers the story of how CBC lost Hockey Night in Canada and how Rogers’ $5.2-billion deal with the NHL didn’t work out.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Oct. 3: The science behind SIU cases at S. Walter Stewart

September 19, 2018September 21, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library, Special Investigations Unit

A member of the SIU explains the science behind investigations at the S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave., on Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

Aug. 8 and 28: SNAP circuits for adults

July 25, 2018July 25, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

You can learn and explore the basics of SNAP circuits during a hands-on program at S. Walter Stewart Library on Aug. 8 and 28.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

July 24: Your place in the universe at East York library

July 10, 2018July 11, 2018 Streeter staff astronomy, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

In “Finding Your Place in Space and Time,” Roberto Abraham, astronomy and astrophysicist professor at the University of Toronto, aims to give you a “cosmic perspective,” by describing what we know about the nature of the Universe and your place in it.

Presentations THINGS TO DO

July 23: Communicating with dementia at Walter Stewart

July 9, 2018July 11, 2018 Streeter staff Dementia, Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

At a presentation at S. Walter Stewart Library,you can learn to recognize the different ways to communicate and understand how dementia affects a person’s ability to convey their thoughts and feelings.

Arts & Music Events THINGS TO DO

July 19: Miss Jamaica film showing

July 5, 2018July 16, 2018 Streeter staff Memorial Park Avenue, S. Walter Stewart Library

Miss Jamaica is a cinematic study of the Jamaican woman as she navigates an environment informed by African tradition and an influx of international influences via cable television and the internet.

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